Regarding SME Vehicle Support

18 March 2019

TÜBİTAK Marmara Technopark Inc. (MARTEK) will organize an event titled "Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Information Day" on Monday, March 18, 2019. The aim of this event is to better introduce the Horizon 2020 program to companies wishing to grow, develop, and internationalize, to help companies find the most suitable program for their project ideas, and to provide advice through one-on-one meetings on preparing project proposals, thereby increasing participation in the program. Participation in the event is free of charge. Companies wishing to attend should contact the TÜBİTAK MARTEK representative whose contact information is provided below.

EU SME definition: Businesses with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of less than €50 million or an annual balance sheet total of less than €43 million (for all details including whether they are affiliated/partner companies, etc.) http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/business-friendly-environment/sme-definition_en)

Horizon 2020 Programme: Horizon 2020 is a support program developed under the Innovation Union, one of the seven flagship initiatives of the Europe 2020 strategy, to ensure development based on research and innovation across Europe. The program's three main priorities are Excellence in Science, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges. It will be implemented during the EU's 2014-2020 financial period and has a total budget of €80 billion. While it is a continuation of the European Union's 7th Framework Programme, it also introduces some innovations in terms of simplifying implementation processes and scope. The organization coordinating Horizon 2020 in Turkey is TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey).
Horizon 2020 Programme SME Instrument Sub-Programme: The European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 SME Instrument is a phased support program developed by the EU primarily focused on the creation, development, and commercialization of innovative ideas. The SME Instrument aims to support SMEs in developing their innovation potential, enabling the rapid and effective market launch of new ideas, and in the long term, increasing Europe's industrial competitiveness, economic growth, and job creation. The SME Instrument is a three-stage support program. The first stage is "Concept and Feasibility Assessment Support." This support, up to €50,000 per company, covers the financing of technological and economic feasibility analyses, market research, strategy, and risk assessments for testing innovative ideas. A 10-page business plan must be submitted with the application. SMEs are expected to prepare their business plans and apply for the first stage support at the end of the training program. Companies that advance to the second stage can receive support from the EU ranging from €500,000 to €2.5 million. These companies also receive free coaching services from TÜBİTAK (the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). In the third stage, businesses are provided with opportunities such as startup acceleration, training support, coaching, and access to venture capital networks.
Support and awards provided by TÜBİTAK to encourage participation in the Horizon 2020 Program: https://h2020.org.tr/tr/destek-ve-oduller

Announcement: https://twitter.com/Tubitak_Martek/status/1106063401372082176

Who can participate?

Companies that meet the EU SME definition (many companies in Türkiye that qualify for large-scale status also meet the EU SME definition in terms of turnover and balance sheet values.)
Universities
Technology Transfer Offices
Consulting Firms

Date of the event

Monday, March 18, 2019

Training hours

10.00 – 16.00

Location of the event

TÜBİTAK Marmara Technopark Social Facilities, 2nd Floor Training Room, Gebze, Kocaeli

(For transportation:) http://marmarateknokent.tubitak.gov.tr/Iletisim)

The program of the event

10.00 – 10.30

Opening and Introductions

10.30 – 11.30

SME Instrument and Fast Track to Innovation Programs